Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic GX85

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus 8000 and Panasonic GX85, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and GX85 (16MP) and the 8000 (1/2.3") and GX85 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizes.

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The 8000 was announced 7 years prior to the GX85 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the 8000 scores vs the GX85 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 8000 Gallery and Panasonic GX85 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8000 enjoys exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Panasonic GX85 has proportions of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 8000 and Panasonic GX85 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the 8000 compared to the GX85.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 8000 and GX85 is 94 and 83 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The photograph here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 8000 and GX85.

To sum up, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 8000 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic GX85 will render extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older 8000 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.